Leader Guide
SuperVerse
- Whiteboard and marker, or chalkboard and chalk
- Bibles or the Superbook Bible App
Write the entire SuperVerse on the board including the Scripture reference. James 3:16:
For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.
As we said in Large Group, jealously often is felt when someone receives more attention or praise than we do. Jealousy is not being content with who you are or what you have.
What did Saul want that David had? The people praised David because of his victories in battle. Saul wanted their attention and praise.
Yes, this made King Saul very jealous of David and angry at him. Was David at fault? No, he was simply obeying the orders of King Saul, and God’s favor was upon him.
Disorder means to be out of harmony or order. It means to be in a state of confusion, or chaos. Can you think of ways that disorder and chaos were present because of Saul’s behavior?
David was probably confused and frustrated trying to obey Saul’s orders, only to have Saul try to kill him!
Have the children stand in a semi-circle in front of the board. Let’s say our SuperVerse a little differently three different times together. You may look at the board if needed.
- Say the verse like a robot.
- Sing the verse in a high voice while you pretend to play the harp.
- Say the verse loudly in a very deep voice, with authority!
Nicely done! No matter how we say it, jealousy is never good. We must stay on guard, for jealousy can easily creep into our hearts when others are praised or rewarded. That is why it is so important to go to God and confess jealous feelings to Him. By doing this, we can overcome jealous thoughts before they grow and lead to sin.
Younger children may not be able to memorize the entire SuperVerse. They may simply repeat it several times, while older children may memorize part or all of it. Be sure all children understand its meaning.